Sue Hunter, BACP, NCPS

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps clients clarify what matters most and take small steps that match their values, useful for anxiety, depression and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape present-day feelings and reactions. It can help people understand why they relate to others the way they do and develop different ways of connecting and coping.

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s own experience at the centre of the work. The therapist listens with empathy and helps people find their own answers, which can be especially helpful when someone feels lost or unsure how to move forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s needs, goals and preferences. This might mean using one approach mainly, or blending techniques across sessions to see what helps.

Online therapy offers flexibility and makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer typing, want to reflect before replying, or need ongoing, brief support between longer sessions. These options help people access consistent care in ways that fit their routines and energy levels.